Better late than never: The European Parliament accepts terms 'vegetarian' and 'vegan'

Texts adopted in the Plenary Session 16 June 2010/Strasbourg:

" The term ‘vegetarian’ should not be applied to foods that are, or are made from or with the aid of products derived from animals that have died, have been slaughtered, or animals that die as a result of being eaten. The term ‘vegan’ should not be applied to foods that are, or are made from or with the aid of, animals or animal products (including products from living animals). "

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